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3 Easy Steps to Attract Birds to Your Yard: 

Birdfeeders and Birdhouses and Water

1.  Buy a birdfeeder

Putting up a bird feeder is the simplest and fastest way to attract birds to your yard.  Within a few days of hanging your feeder you will start to see a steady stream of a various birds making regular visits to your yard.

Sunflower seeds are a favorite for  many birds!

2.  Buy a birdhouse

Putting a birdhouse in your yard provides the birds with a place to nest and raise a family.

Before you decide on which bird house to buy,  you should be aware that there are many designs available that are unsuitable for the birds.  An unsuitable birdhouse might not attract birds, may attract bird types that you do not want in your yard, and they may actually be harmful.   The key to a good birdhouse is having one that will protect the birds'nest and birds' eggs. 

The following are important factors to consider before purchasing a birdhouse:

• the dimensions of your house, including entrance hole size and floor size 
• a sloped and overhanging roof
• appropriate ventilation and drainage holes
• being able to open the house easily
• not having a perch
• being made from a natural organic wood, such as Western Red Cedar

Better Birds hand crafts birdhouses according to the dimensions established by the US Department of the Interior.   We adhere to these standards to ensure that the birdhouse is both safe and will attract the type of bird you wish to nest.

For more information, see our birdhouses here.

3. Provide a source of water

Birds need water for drinking a bathing.  A birdbath is a great idea. 

A birdbath should be filled with fresh water frequently and cleaned at least once a week. The depth of the water should not exceed more than 1 inch (2.5cm).

We recommend that you avoid having the water source near trees or bushes where predators, such as cats, can hide before pouncing. 

By following these 3 easy steps you have provided the essentials of life which will help you attract birds to your yard. 

Now you can sit back and enjoy birding from the comfort of your backyard!